History
The study abroad institute at The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) is the Institute for American Universities (IAU), which was founded as an independent institution in 1957 in Aix-en-Provence, France by academics and former diplomats such as Dr. Herbert Maza, Dr. Evron Kirkpatrick, Ambassadors Jeane Kirkpatrick, Dr. Max Kampelman.
Education
The mission of The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) is to provide excellence in international education, inspire intercultural awareness and prepare students for success in a global community through the study of European and Mediterranean history, languages, cultures, and contemporary international issues.
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Student services
ACM offers its students in Aix-en-Provence, France dozens of opportunities to explore and maximize their time studying in a foreign country. From cultural and linguistic immersion opportunities to athletic sports, lecture series, and soirées with students from the local French universities, ACM has something to meet the needs and interests of its diverse student body. ACM offers a diverse lecture series every semester that brings together local and international scholars to discuss relevant topics in the news, arts, academia, and more.
Housing services
The American College of the Mediterranean has different housing options available to both undergraduate and graduate students, including a homestay with a French host family, residence halls, or apartments/independent housing.
Library services
ACM hosts two libraries on campus, incorporating a collection of 6,000 items. Manning Hall houses the Pearson Library devoted to art and art history. The Centre d’Etudes Françaises houses a library devoted to the humanities and literature, with books in French and English. Each library has six computer workstations for students.
Medical services
ACM prides itself on having experienced staff who are committed to the health and safety of each and every student. Against this solid background of experience, ACM enthusiastically supports and endorses the recent establishment of the Health and Safety Guidelines for Study Abroad, as published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Campus life
- Located in the beautiful old section of Aix-en-Provence, ACM's Manning Hall is has been completely renovated with modern furnishings and technology, while still holding all the old charms of southern France.
- The Centre d’Etudes Françaises is the home to all French language courses taught at ACM. The courses and classes instructed here are dedicated to the study of French language, literature, history, theatre, film, and culture.
- Most of the art classes—art history, museum studies and photography—take place at the ACM’s Manning Hall and CEF, and the drawing and painting classes take place at l’Atelier Marchutz.
Student clubs
The benefits of volunteering are similar in France and the U.S. However, volunteer work in the context of a completely different culture and language offers fresh rewards and gratification. Most volunteer opportunities are only offered during the fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted.
Former ACM students in Aix have volunteered by:
- Helping middle school children with English at the Secours Catholique
- Helping students who have failed the BAC and are trying again with their English at the Association AREFP
- Going into Elementary school classrooms (with teacher present) and speaking to the children in English
- Olive picking
- Olive tree trimming
The American College of the Mediterranean has been granted candidate for accreditation status by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidacy is a formal affiliation with the New England Commission of Higher Education. It indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation.